Petrol bombs thrown at police responding to arson attack

The incident occurred at a car sales business in the Antrim Road area of Ballynahinch at 1.50am on Friday.
Petrol bombs thrown at police responding to arson attack

Jonathan McCambridge, PA

Petrol bombs were thrown at police officers as they responded to a report of arson at a premises in Co Down.

The incident occurred at a car sales business in the Antrim Road area of Ballynahinch at 1.50am on Friday.

A PSNI statement said: “Damage was caused to a window and carpet of an office in the area.

“Upon arrival of officers, two petrol bombs were thrown at police and smashed on the ground a distance away.

“A further petrol bomb was thrown during the incident, but thankfully there were no reports of any injuries.

“As police left the area, it was reported that a further two petrol bombs were thrown towards the business premises, as well as the discovery of another petrol bomb located on top of a car which burnt itself out.

“No further damage was reported to police.”

Police said a number of homes were searched as part of the investigation.

The incident occurred at a car sales business in the Antrim Road area of Ballynahinch at 1.50am on Friday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 110 27/10/23.

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